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Full-size replica of the Swedish hypercar was tested at Goodwood, England, and became the fastest buildable car ever created by Lego.
A full-size replica of the Koenigsegg Sadair’s Spear has just drawn worldwide attention by reaching 111 km/h on the track at Goodwood, England.
The feat turned the model into the fastest buildable car ever produced by Lego, significantly surpassing the brand’s previous record.
The creation uses more than 327,000 Lego Technic pieces, weighs about 1,800 kg, and combines automotive engineering, creativity, and real competition components.
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The project also reproduces remarkable functions of the Swedish hypercar, including doors, hood, and rear cover with electric opening.
Record at Goodwood surpasses historic Bugatti Chiron mark
The new record was set on the traditional Goodwood track, a British setting known for hosting high-performance car events.
The previous record belonged to a full-size replica of the Bugatti Chiron, also built by Lego.
This model had reached 50 km/h in 2018, a number now far from the 111 km/h achieved by the Lego Koenigsegg.
The new project, therefore, not only surpassed the previous mark but also raised the technical level of the Danish company’s functional constructions.
Technical investigation reveals construction with over 9.4 thousand hours of work
The replica was developed by the team of modelers at Lego in Kladno, Czech Republic.
According to information released by the company, the process required more than 9.4 thousand hours of work until the vehicle was completed.
In total, about 327,000 Technic line pieces were used, accounting for approximately 400 kg of the total weight.
The Lego bodywork was combined with a customized metal chassis, created to ensure strength and safety during testing.
The structure also received a protection cage meeting the standards of the International Automobile Federation, the FIA.
Real components help replica function as a track car
The construction does not rely solely on Lego pieces to impress.
The car uses original carbon fiber wheels from Koenigsegg, tires from Pirelli, functional suspension, and competition disc brakes.
This combination allowed the model to move beyond visual appeal and actually function as a track vehicle.
To achieve the record speed, the replica received an electric motor responsible for driving the rear wheels.
This setup replaced the original engine of the Koenigsegg Sadair’s Spear, a 1,603 horsepower twin-turbo V8.
However, Lego and the Swedish automaker did not disclose the technical data of the electric motor used in the project.
Curious details hide Star Wars, trains, and Ninjago pieces
The replica also draws attention for the creative details used in the construction.
In the front headlights, the modelers applied components inspired by Star Wars ships.
The rear lights use toy train windows, while rims from the Ninjago line simulate the real car’s shock absorbers.
The automated system characteristic of Koenigsegg was also reproduced in the model.
With this feature, doors, hood, and rear hatch open electrically and simultaneously, as in the original sports car.
Smaller commercial version accompanies the launch of the megacar
The launch of the full-size replica occurred alongside the announcement of a smaller commercial version of the Koenigsegg Sadair’s Spear.
The kit will be sold in 1:8 scale and will have 4,104 pieces, primarily targeting adults and collectors.
The smaller version also reproduces mechanical functions of the original car, such as a V8 engine with functional pistons and a nine-speed transmission.
The project transforms the Swedish hypercar into two distinct experiences: a giant replica capable of running on a track and a detailed assembly kit.
In the end, the Koenigsegg Sadair’s Spear from Lego shows how engineering, creativity, and speed can come together in an extraordinary construction.
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